ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1976
Page Count: 8

Preparing Samples for the Recording of Infrared Spectra from Synthetic Fibers
Kearns, JA
Forensic biochemist and forensic chemist, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory,

Grieve, MC
Forensic biochemist and forensic chemist, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory,

(Received 16 June 1975; accepted 1 August 1975)

Abstract

Infrared spectroscopy is widely used in forensic science laboratories to identify and compare synthetic textile fibers. It is particularly useful for differentiating between various types of acrylic or polyester and polyester/polyether fibers where copolymerization or the introduction of new polymer types has been used to modify physical properties or improve dyeing characteristics.

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Paper ID: JFS10498J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10498J
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